Derwent Park - Lutana

Population growth drivers in Derwent Park - Lutana are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Derwent Park - Lutana's population was around 4,648 as of Feb 2026, reflecting a decrease of 61 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,709. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,632 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 944 persons per square kilometer, relatively in line with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.7% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures from 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered and post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by 408 persons to 2041, reflecting an 8.4% total increase over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Derwent Park - Lutana is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Derwent Park - Lutana has recorded approximately seven residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 37 homes. As of FY-26, two approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.2 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand. The average construction cost value of new homes was $186,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year, $9.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Hobart, Derwent Park - Lutana records markedly lower building activity, 65.0% below the regional average per person. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count is 912 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Derwent Park - Lutana will gain 392 residents through to 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Derwent Park - Lutana has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects expected to influence the area. Notable projects include MONA Expansion, Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment (Wilkinsons Point Precinct), and Hobart City High School redevelopment.

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Employment drivers in Derwent Park - Lutana are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Derwent Park - Lutana had an unemployment rate of 7.3% as of September 2025. This was 3.3% higher than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in the area was broadly similar to Greater Hobart's 63.8%.

According to Census responses, a low 5.2% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Employment levels in accommodation & food were notably high at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 6.6%.

There were 1.3 workers for every resident in the area as at the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.2% while labour force decreased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Hobart recorded an employment decline of 0.7%, a labour force decline of 0.9%, and a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Derwent Park - Lutana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Derwent Park - Lutana SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,748. The average income stood at $57,271. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $54,577 and $65,190 across Greater Hobart respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $57,812 (median) and $62,769 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Derwent Park - Lutana all fell between the 20th and 24th percentiles nationally. Distribution data showed 31.0% of the population (1,440 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.2% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

Derwent Park - Lutana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Derwent Park - Lutana's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Hobart metro had 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Derwent Park - Lutana was at 28.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (30.5%) or rented (41.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Hobart metro's average of $1,517 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Derwent Park - Lutana was $325, compared to Hobart metro's $350 and substantially below the national figure of $375.

Derwent Park - Lutana features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 63.4% of all households, including 20.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 17.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Hobart average.

Derwent Park - Lutana faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 29.4%, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.3% and that of Tasmania (TAS) at 25.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 31.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 23.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Derwent Park - Lutana shows that there are 61 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 120 individual routes providing service to the area. This results in approximately 10,051 weekly passenger trips being made through these stops. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located around 122 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting patterns show residents traveling outward. The dominant mode of transportation remains the car, used by 83% of residents for commuting purposes.

However, bus usage stands at 10%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Derwent Park - Lutana, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages around 1,435 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 164 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Derwent Park - Lutana is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Derwent Park - Lutana faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and prevalence of chronic conditions are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% (around 2,212 people), compared to Greater Hobart's 51.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.7% and 8.9% of residents respectively. However, 64.0% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 18.3% (851 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Hobart's 19.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with national rankings.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Derwent Park - Lutana was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Derwent Park-Lutana has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.8% of its population born overseas and 21.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Derwent Park-Lutana, accounting for 34.1% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 7.0% compared to the regional average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.4%), Australian (27.3%), and Other (11.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian (3.3% vs 1.2%), Australian Aboriginal (4.2% vs 3.0%), and Polish (0.8% vs 0.8%) are notably overrepresented in Derwent Park-Lutana compared to Greater Hobart.

Derwent Park - Lutana's population is younger than the national pattern

Derwent Park - Lutana's median age is 35, which is lower than Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 21.3% of the population in Derwent Park - Lutana, higher than Greater Hobart but lower than the national average of 14.4%. The 15-24 age group makes up 8.7%, which is lower compared to both Greater Hobart and the national figure. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 17.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.7% to 9.5%, and the 15-24 group has dropped from 10.7% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Derwent Park - Lutana's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 69%, reaching 733 people from the current figure of 432. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.